In a powerful move towards honoring the legacy of women and fostering gender equality, the Puerto Vallarta City Council has unanimously endorsed a Building Agreement Initiative officially designating a green area known for being a memorial site for victims of femicide as 'El Parque de las Mujeres', or 'The Women's Park'.
Puerto Vallarta's Ramblases neighborhood welcomes a new community hub! Casa Tucán offers free services, from legal advice to skill-building workshops, in a renovated space. Residents are encouraged to explore the center's diverse programs and make it their own.
Puerto Vallarta is taking proactive steps to ensure community safety during the approaching rainy and hurricane season (June-October). Under the leadership of Mayor Luis Munguía and Engineer Misael López Muro, the Civil Protection and Fire Department has initiated inspections of the municipality's network of temporary shelters.
Hundreds of volunteers made a tangible difference in Puerto Vallarta last weekend by participating in a large-scale beach cleanup. This ninth such initiative, organized by the City Commission for Free, Clean and Certified Beaches, focused on the area at the mouth of the Cuale River.
A celebratory event at The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta honored Marriott’s Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, and Marriott properties in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita for earning the internationally recognized Green Key certification. This achievement underscores their dedication to environmentally responsible practices.
Starting this July, Volaris launches a direct flight from Morelia to Puerto Vallarta, operating three times a week. With a swift 1-hour, 8-minute journey, this new route offers over 2,000 extra monthly seats, making travel between these two stunning Mexican destinations easier than ever.
The Center for World Indigenous Studies documentary 'Cradling the Heart' was awarded Best Short Film at the 2025 Quetzalcoatl Indigenous International Film Festival. The film highlights the work of Dr. Leslie Korn and her team as they bring a specialized form of medical massage for Type 2 Diabetes to rural communities in Cabo Corrientes.
Puerto Vallarta’s Carnaval is back, with the grand parade set for Saturday, February 22! Watch 30 dazzling floats roll from the Sheraton to the Romantic Zone, filling the streets with music, dance, and celebration. With live shows and festivities all weekend, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
The 5K Tourist Half Marathon this Sunday means road closures on Francisco Medina Ascencio from 5-11:30 am. Plan your route accordingly, using alternate roads like Las Glorias, Fluvial Vallarta & Prisciliano Sánchez. 400+ athletes are in town for the Athletics Circuit at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Unit. Let's cheer them on!
Puerto Vallarta is launching a major road project at the Cruce de las Juntas intersection. A new bridge, elevated additions, and more are coming to ease congestion. While Highway 200 traffic between Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas will be heavy during construction, the long-term payoff will be a much faster, more efficient commute.
